It is great you give back of your knowledge and information to the community!

If I have to for a year or so i would take one of these jobs though just to acquire knowledge to become a serious investor.

You can get quite creative depending on your skill/knowledge/negotiating levels.

I am sure you will gain a ton of valuable knowledge from reading the articles, blogs and posts on this site.

My knowledge of the RTC is limited to the wiki page and a few vague memories.The programs the RTC look a lot like bulk REO deals where the RTC retained an equity stake in the package, and provided financing.

And it's great to see that so many of you are willing to share your experience and knowledge.

There is a TON of knowledge out there in your local community and people who are willing to share it.You can also save the buyer side commission when you buy a place and you can typically even save the listing fee as well.

Greetings everyone,My name is Christopher and first I'd like to thank all the knowledgeable people that contribute to these forums.

Whether you’re just getting started down the road towards fulfilling your real estate investing dreams or you’re a little more experienced, a good mentor can get you closer to the realization of your goals by showing you some of the tips, tricks, and other shortcuts that have fueled their success.The problem many fledgling real estate investors face – and some with a little more experience – is self doubt about their ability to put together profitable deals, as well as having numerous questions about when certain techniques would be most appropriate.These doubts and questions can easily be alleviated by knowledge, but a lot of real estate investors have trouble applying principles they may have read about, heard about, or seen in a short webinar.

A REIA can be a good place to find knowledgeable people.